No 10 struggles to back up Cameron’s immigration speech claims
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt directly contradicts Downing Street over the cost of treating European patients on the NHS
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Looked after kids get £100K boost
Children who are looked after by Renfrewshire Council are being giving a £100,000 boost to help them achieve better results at school.
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South Ayrshire child protection cases continue to rise
THE NUMBER of children on the child protection register in South Ayrshire has seen one of the largest rises in the country.
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The definition of social work is still up for grabs
Social work has changed over the years, but it is still by no means set in a single mould, argues Viviene Cree
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‘Extreme’ welfare reforms condemned
Council leaders have blasted “extreme and ill thought-out” welfare reforms that are due to come into force in just one week.
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Council say Tweedbank care home has future
The loss of dementia beds from a troubled Tweedbank care home does not spell the end for the facility, according to Andrew Lowe.
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Social isolation ‘increases death risk in older people’
Social isolation is associated with a higher risk of death in older people regardless of whether they consider themselves lonely, research suggests.
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Care providers urged to sign the Dementia Pledge
Social care providers are being encouraged to show their commitment to providing excellent care and support for people with dementia by signing the Dementia Pledge.
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‘Overhaul’ of adult social care services will save £565k, says council
AN overhaul of Bournemouth’s adult social care department will save £565,000 and should ensure residents receive an improved service.
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Council cuts: vulnerable people could lose life-transforming social care
Thousands of people with learning difficulties face losing daycare support if categorised as having moderate needs
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